Which pea coat color?

[FredTheWorm]

I'm considering buying a Sterlingwear Authentic pea coat to fill a void in my outwear selection.

I have many winter type jackets, parkas, vests, etc., about what you'd expect living in Colorado, but they are a bit too casual. I also have a wool topcoat for wear on those rare occasions when I have to suit up. So I'm looking for something in-between.

I'm thinking the pea coat will be just a little dressier than a ski parka to wear with biz casual and with dressed up jeans.

so
1) I'm not so sure about the style - I just don't see too many other men wearing them here (which is not a bad thing) - Perhaps you can suggest some other type of wool jacket?

2) For biz casual I usually wear nice khaki's and gray wool trousers (often pleated) and occasionally dark navy slacks (plus button-down shirts, no tie). So I'm thinking Black wool - but will that work with khaki?

Thanks!

ps-If it matters, I'm an older gentleman, short and thin, and my coworkers dress like they will be cleaning out their garages later.

 

[tiecollector]

Since you wear gray trousers, I'd go with the black. Also, the charcoal won't be available for several months. I just canceled my charcoal order to get a black one, which they keep in stock.

 

[jamesbond]

Just got the one from RL in black. Its pretty awesome, has a huge collar, when popped up looks insaine.

Also bought one from BR this year in charcoal but i dont like it much, its longer then normal and the shoulders have too much padding.

Id go with the black its more universal.

 

[thinman]

I'll be the voice of dissent. I bought a charcoal gray Sterlingwear peacoat precisely because it's so versatile. It goes with khaki, navy, denim, and any shade of gray except one that matches it exactly (In fact, I wore mine today with jeans). Since my charcoal trousers are dressier, I typically wear a sports coat with them. In contrast, I don't think black looks especially good with navy or khaki. I _am_ biased, however, because black looks a little severe on me, so I don't wear it near my face.

tiecollector is correct that you'll need to wait if you order charcoal, since they don't keep it in stock.

 

[alebrady]

i am somewhat in the market for a pea coat myself. after thinking about what color for quite some time (i was somewhat torn between blue and black - never really considered grey) i think i have decided to go with a very dark navy....there's just something, in my mind, to the notion of getting a classic wardrobe piece in its classic color.

 

[Jared]

Would anyone else out there consider wearing a peacoat in dark brown? It's a casual coat: it should have a casual colour.

 

[tiecollector]

H&M has some awesome peacoats. My friend just bought one for $130. I wish I had bought the H&M one instead of sterlingwear, but the sterlingwear is authentic and made in USA, so that is worth it.

 

[kakemono]

I almost bought a RL peacoat earlier, but decided on a car coat instead (also from RL). I love it. I think the poeple there at the RL store were looking at me wierd eventually when I kept putting on 4 different coats on for about 45 minutes and looking in the mirror. I think this is the one, though I'm not 100% sure I ended up going with black - though they only had black and grew... i wish I could have seen a charcoal one come to think of it.

 

[unbridled_id]

I suppose if you don't want to wait then get the standard black (very dark blue). But the sterlingwear in the oxford grey is very nice, it is a deep grey and I think it looks far better than standard black. I own the navigator in grey. Oh, and it took me from the end of March to the beginning of May to get mine which drove me batty. Now they have a high demand due to the Christmas rush and military needs so I suppose the wait would be quite long.

 

[kitonbrioni]

Of course, peacoats are navy only. Except when one has several and then tan (vicuña), grey, charcoal, black become necessary. Along with ones not just in wool, but cashmere, alpaca, leather, etc.

 

[Mayday981]

Hey can you wear a peacoat as a suit jacket?

 

[bcate3]

Originally Posted by Mayday981

Hey can you wear a peacoat as a suit jacket?


Not in black. but, no, it's outerwear.

 

[presence]

The medium brown is nice to look at. It stands out in a gentle subtle way. If only you can remove some of the buttons. It is just not my taste.

 

[Mayday981]

I'm sorry, I meant can you wear a peacoat over a suit jacket? Would it look funny? I'm going to work next year and I want to get something that would look right in office conditions.

 

[needshoehelp]

Originally Posted by Mayday981

I'm sorry, I meant can you wear a peacoat over a suit jacket? Would it look funny? I'm going to work next year and I want to get something that would look right in office conditions.

I wouldn't. It's too short in length and probably too snug as well. It just doesn't look right. I'd recommend something 3/4 length that's meant to be worn over a suit.